LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mechanics of Spanish, an informative book co-authored by Robert Kapernick and Thelma Witt Gonzalez, has been released through Xlibris to the anticipation of readers seeking to understand Spanish in its literary and spoken forms.
Mechanics of Spanish is a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the structure of the Spanish language that is presented in two parts. The appendix contains words and word groups that are commonly used in Spanish. The book then illustrates how these words are used to form sentences. Sentences are given in Spanish with corresponding translations in English, and are composed of a subject; a conjugated verb that can be transitive, intransitive, or auxiliary; and direct, indirect, noun, and adverbial complements. The development of sentences focuses on noun forms, verb tenses, the role of the preposition in forming complements, and subordinate clauses.
This book is intended as a reference for both teachers and students of Spanish. To order this book, visit your local bookstore or call Xlibris at 1-888-795-4274.
About the Authors
Robert Kapernick was responsible for the discipline of system engineering at a major government laboratory before retiring in 1993. System engineering is a discipline that uses top-down functional analyses to define system interfaces. After retiring, Robert studied Spanish in Mexico and Guatemala for three years. Since returning to this country, Robert has applied the discipline of system engineering to the language of Spanish. This book is a result of that analysis. Robert has master's degrees in engineering and management.
Thelma Witt Gonzalez was born and educated in Mexico where she was licensed in Communications. She worked as a reporter and editor in a major newspaper in Guadalajara and was a professor and a director at the University Autonoma of Guadalajara before coming to this country in 1997. Since arriving in the United States, Thelma has earned a master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction and is licensed to teach Spanish at the secondary level.
Mechanics of Spanish * by Robert Kapernick and Thelma Witt Gonzalez
Publication Date: 09/08/2008
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 540 pages; 978-1-4363-1298-1
Cloth Hardback; $34.99; 540 pages; 978-1-4363-1299-8
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